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T.R. Taylor joined February 2009

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About T.R. »

I'm T.R. and I love football (american football, not that game where you can't use your hands). I'm a huge Oakland Raiders fan but don't expect bias articles from me. I spend a lot of time watching football, mostly Raiders games, but I also watch college football to scout NFL draft prospects. I find and read Bleacher Report articles on the web all the time so I decided to give writing a shot.

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Favorite Athletes

Jack Tatum, Bo Jackson, Marvin Harrison, Ken Stabler, Nnamdi Asomugha, Peyton Manning, Jared Allen, Lester Hayes, George Atkinson, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw, Jim Otto, Earl Campbell,
Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders, San Jose Sharks, Sacramento Kings,
Favorite Coaches

John Madden, Tom Flores, Tony Dungy,
All Time Sports Moment

Jack Tatum's hit on Sammy White in Super Bowl XI.
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Jerry Rice's TD record
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Marino
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Happy Gilmore
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10

Latest Articles »

A Note to the 2010 NFL Draft Class

08/06/2009

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Air Davis Returns to Oakland

05/25/2009

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A Look at the Oakland Raiders' 2009 Coaching Staff

05/15/2009

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Remembering the 1976 Oakland Raiders

05/12/2009

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A.J. DeMello said...

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The Raiders new receivers coach is starting to feel the heat. The powers that be will be watching how he coaches up the Raiders receivers (especially DHB) very closely...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230032-uh-oh-sanjay-lal-in-trouble

115 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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Derrick Burgess to be traded, or not? Find out what the Raiders options are with a little of my ideas mixed in as well...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229249-burgess-urges-and-the-raiders-options

116 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Hi then, hello again! This is a celebration of the Bleachers on my milestone article. Hope you have a chance to give a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224811-open-mic-reflections-on-my-ben-franklin-milestone

All the best!

123 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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JaMarcus Russell has a some people convinced he's a bust, and if not a good season is shown he should be labeled a "bust." Take a look why this will not be a make or break season for the former first overall pick (2007), and why...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220097-not-a-make-or-break-season-for-russell-yet

131 days ago

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Looking for fantasy advice? Today I take a look at some Oakland Raider players that may have relevance this season for your fantasy football team...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212841-raiders-with-fantasy-impact

144 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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Kirk Morrison needs to step it up this year for the Raiders, as this could be a make or break year for him going into his fifth year. Is he overrated or is he the real deal?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210838-kirk-morrison-needs-to-step-it-up

147 days ago

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The Raiders have hired three coaches on the offensive side of the ball that shouldn't go unnoticed, being that they are very experienced and have had success during their respectable coaching careers. Find out why that could make the Raiders offense go from mediocrity to dynamic:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209207-three-new-coaches-will-help-cable-and-raiders-offense-significantly

150 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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The Raiders secondary can be one of the best in the league this year. How?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204296-raiders-defensive-backs-wait-in-anticipation

157 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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Greg Ellis has signed with Oakland. Is he close to done or will he make his presence known to a very questionable defensive front?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200362-raiders-add-veteran-presence-to-rickety-defensive-front

163 days ago

Randy Lavelle said...

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check it out and tell me what you think.Thanks! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188819-oakland-raidersthey-are-not-predictable-anymore

181 days ago

Bret Armstrong said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187552-why-the-raiders-defense-will-be-top-ten

181 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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Has Raiders owner Al Davis assembled the best coaching staff in Oakland since Jon Gruden? Find out, as this is will be my last article being evaluated by CBSSPORTS with a look at the 2009 Raiders coaching staff:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187766-davis-assembles-experienced-staff-to-improve-24-72-six-year-slump?just_published=1

Your thoughts and feedback are much appreciated.

181 days ago

Danielle Callesen said...

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You're very welcome T.R. Thank you for taking the time to write an article.

185 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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I thought this might interest you, as I took the time to break down the Raiders ability to go deep and score through the air:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/178153-adding-to-the-raiders-playbook-the-deep-ball-has-returned

192 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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Sure thing T.R.!

195 days ago

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A Look at the Oakland Raiders' 2009 Coa…

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Are the Oakland Raiders Back?

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2009 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Combine

Received 2,000 Reads • February 28, 2009
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